How Much Meat?


 
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Mark Wilkerson

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We are having 12 people over for BBQ. I have a 7lb boston butt but I'm afraid that isn't going to be enough. I was thinking there was a rule of thumb like 1/2 lb per person which would barely be enough.

Does anyone have suggestions?

Thanks,

Mark
 
I've always thought it was 1# raw weight per but then again it depends on how many sides, personally I'd try to get another 7# roast
 
Leftovers are a beautiful thing. Figure on about 30% shrinkage. There will also be a largish bone in each butt.
 
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I think I am in the 1 lb per person camp. If someone eats a bit more and someone eats a bit less it balances out. If you have leftovers that's icing on the cake.
 
Dwain Pannell said:
I think I am in the 1 lb per person camp. If someone eats a bit more and someone eats a bit less it balances out. If you have leftovers that's icing on the cake.
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That sounds about right to me, too, Dwain. I nearly always plan on making more than we need and use the Food Saver and bag it for the freezer. Win-Win!

Keep on smokin',
Dale53:wsm:
 
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Mark,
I think your estimate is for finished product. There is going to be a lot of shrinkage, so I would prepare a second butt. You may have some leftovers, but they can be frozen easily and served later.
 
If you have sides and other stuff, I figure 2/3lb per person uncooked for families (men, women, and children). 1lb per person if it's all hungry guys. Since I've never seen a 3lb butt, add another 7 pounder and you will have plenty with leftovers.
 
Remember leftovers = Enchiladas, Tacos, salads, sammies and all kinds of other good stuff. It's a good thing!
 
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